Claims of national children born abroad studied

The committee assigned to identify UAE nationals born abroad has left the country starting an Asian tour to meet 48 cases and meet nationals' children in India, Pakistan, Philippines, and Indonesia.

The new tour is being made upon directives by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the State and is being followed up by Lt.General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

The committee which is chaired by Assistant Undersecretary for Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs Major General Nasser Al Awadi Al Menhali and is made up of members from the Interior Ministry, seeks to locate children with Emirati fathers and foreign mothers who wish to reunite with their families.